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On Thursday 21st November 2019 from 10am until noon in the Guildhall Shopping Centre Exeter, on the ground floor, local Mothers’ Union members and supporters are holding a ‘Silent Vigil’ to highlight the issue of domestic abuse in the UK.

The Vigil is part of our local support for the global annual campaign ‘Sixteen Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence’.

Members and supporters will sit together and hold placards in front of them with powerful messages about aspects of this crime; an issue that few people acknowledge, except victims, perpetrators and those who work...

There were tears, laughter and fond memories as Exeter’s very own night at the proms provided a fitting tribute to its inspirational founder.

Classics Galore! was established by former Exeter policeman Dick Passmore and has been staged every two years since 2007 to raise money for FORCE Cancer Charity.

The seventh concert at the University of Exeter Great Hall on Saturday was particularly poignant following Mr Passmore’s death earlier this year.

Everyone involved was determined to make it a special night in his memory by reaching his goal of raising a total of £100,...

Christmas shoppers looking for unique and unusual gifts will find inspiration at the Escot House Artisan Fair on Saturday, November 23.

This is just the second year for the event, which debuted last year and was declared a resounding success by shoppers and traders alike.

The event is organised by Helen Bottrill of The Creative Business Network, whose work encourages artisans and crafters in the region. She said:

“We have such a wonderful array of makers locally and Escot House is the perfect venue for them to showcase their wares.

“By shopping for Christmas...

We all love local. Local is about communities and families and neighbourhoods. Eating local reduces food miles. Shopping local stimulates the economy. Visiting local is great for attractions on your doorstep.

The weekend of 16th and 17th November is Locals’ Weekend at Living Coasts, when local people can visit Torquay’s coastal zoo for half price. On this occasion, local means anyone in the TQ and EX post codes. So you can live in Axminster (EX13), 48 miles from Torquay; Bude (EX23) – 74 miles away; or Lynton (EX35), a whopping 85 miles away, and still be local.

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